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Arab America Foundation Announces its Speakers for National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REGISTER HERE (WASHINGTON, D.C., April 13, 2022) The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce its speakers for the National Arab American Heritage Month Commemoration Event on April 27, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Join us for an amazing event full of engaging speakers, authentic Arab food served as an Iftar dinner, and … Continued

Meet Huwaida Arraf, the Palestinian-American Running for Congress

By: Omar Mansour / Arab America Contributing Writer With a focus on class politics and social justice, Huwaida Arraf, a first-generation Palestinian-American is leading a strong congressional battle in Michigan. She is intent to run a people-centered, people-powered campaign that inspires, reminds voters that their voices matters, and that by working together, can create a … Continued

Rashida Tlaib Already Making Strides in Michigan

By: MacKenzie DiLeo/Arab America Contributing Writer Rashida Tlaib is a congresswoman for Michigan’s 13th congressional district, which includes Detroit and its surrounding cities. Tlaib, an Arab American, is the daughter of Palestinian immigrants. In 2008, Tlaib became the first Muslim woman to serve in the Michigan Legislature. She is most known for her efforts to … Continued

Meet Ihssane Leckey: Moroccan-American Candidate for Congress

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer “I am Ihssane Leckey, Donald Trump’s worst nightmare. A fearless woman of color ready to end corporate greed.” These were the words 35-year-old Ihssane Leckey spoke in her campaign video titled, “The New Face of Congress.” The Moroccan-American former Wall Street regulator is running against eight other Democratic candidates … Continued

Rashida Tlaib Declares Victory in Michigan Congressional Primary Election

By: Laila Shadid/Arab America Contributing Writer Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is back for a second term with nearly 66 percent of the vote for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. “Thank you to every neighbor, community member, voter, volunteer, door-knocker, friend, staff, and family member. Thank you for believing in me and my team as we serve … Continued

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